Certified Public Accountant - CPA

Experience Level: All Experience Levels

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Job Function: Accounting/Auditing

Industry: Accounting

Openings: 1

Relocation Assistance: No

Visa Sponsorship: No

Onsite | Kalispell, MT 59901

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to provide tax preparation, accounting, financial reporting, and advisory services. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, client-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines, particularly during busy tax seasons.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Handle returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations.
• Research tax matters and assist with tax planning strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state tax regulations.
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices and assist with audits when needed.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and closing processes.
• Analyze financial information and provide recommendations to clients.
• Advise clients regarding tax strategies, entity selection, cash flow, and business planning.
• Maintain professional and quality-control standards.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and accounting regulations.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff as needed.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Proficiency with accounting, tax, and financial reporting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience.
• Tax planning and consulting experience.
• QuickBooks or cloud-based accounting experience.
• Experience mentoring or supervising accounting staff.
• Small business or closely held company accounting experience.

Benefits

401K, Dental, Vision, and Medical (All benefits will be discussed with client if chosen for the role)

Recruiting Notice: This opportunity is presented by a recruiting and placement partner on behalf of a confidential client.